Robotics Automation Engineer

Robotics Automation Engineer ROCGJP

• Hourly pay: $65-$70/hr
• Worksite:
  Leading biotechnology company (Tucson, AZ 85755 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment,
  Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,
  Retirement Savings Program,
  PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Robotics Automation Engineer to support the design, prototyping, testing, and development of advanced robotic and automation systems for next-generation laboratory and pathology applications. This role combines expertise in robotics, mechatronics, motion control, machine vision, and system integration to develop innovative automation solutions in a fast-paced research and development environment.

• Design, build, prototype, and test robotic, mechatronic, and automation systems, applying engineering principles to support research initiatives, process automation, system integration, and new product development projects.
• Perform simulations, experiments, analyses, and validation testing to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot technical challenges, and refine designs through iterative development and user feedback.
• Develop and integrate mechanical, electrical, software, motion control, sensing, machine vision, and industrial communication components into prototype systems that meet project objectives and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams to support project planning, concept development, technical reviews, patentable innovations, presentations, and the successful execution of agile development activities.
• Create technical documentation, communicate project results to diverse stakeholders, and contribute engineering expertise toward the advancement of laboratory automation and diagnostic technologies.

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; OR
• 4+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related discipline; OR
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a PhD in a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, mechatronics, motion control systems, sensing technologies, coordinate systems, and automation engineering principles.
• Hands‑on experience designing, assembling, troubleshooting, and testing robotic or automation systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and software prototyping.
• Experience with robot programming and simulation software, preferably ABB Robot Studio.
• Experience with motion control technologies, including servo systems, stepper motors, encoders, feedback systems, and positioning controls.
• Experience with machine vision systems for object detection, robot guidance, inspection, or automation applications.
• Experience with electronic and industrial control systems, including PID control, PLCs, and industrial automation controls.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus, RS‑485, or similar technologies.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Solid Works.
• Experience with industrial networking, TCP/IP, switches, routers, or Fortinet technologies is preferred.
• Experience with robotic calibration using machine vision technologies such as fiducials, ArUco tags, or April Tags is preferred.
• Experience with in diagnostics, laboratory automation, pathology, or healthcare technology environments is preferred.